Question 1

The Internet should never be used for serious research.

Accepted Answer

The Internet is a valuable resource for serious research, offering access to a wide range of scholarly articles, databases, and academic journals, provided the sources are credible and properly vetted.

Question 2

According to the text, a fact is a statement that is objective and true.

Accepted Answer

A fact is indeed a statement that is objective and true, meaning it can be verified and is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

Question 3

Indexes, data bases, and bibliographies are directional materials.

Accepted Answer

Indexes, databases, and bibliographies are considered directional materials because they guide users to where information can be found.

Question 4

A writer commits plagiarism if she paraphrases material from an outside source with no acknowledgment given to the source.

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing material from an outside source without acknowledgment is considered plagiarism because it presents someone else's ideas or expressions as your own, violating principles of academic honesty and intellectual property.

Question 5

The goal of a good paraphrase is&#10;A) to capture the essence of the original passage&#10;B) to substitute synonyms for synonyms&#10;C) to summarize briefly the main point of a passage&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

A good paraphrase should capture the essence of the original passage while using different words and structure to convey the same meaning.

Question 6

Research is assigned in college courses because&#10;A) it lets one practice the skills of finding, evaluating summarizing and using information&#10;B) research skills are necessary for success in just about every profession that requires a college degree&#10;C) it can help a researcher set the record straight and avoid accepting at face value what is claimed to be fact&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Research assignments in college courses serve multiple purposes: they allow students to practice essential skills such as finding, evaluating, summarizing, and using information; they prepare students for professional success in fields that require a college degree by equipping them with necessary research skills; and they enable students to critically assess information, thereby avoiding the acceptance of purported facts without scrutiny.

Question 7

Whether extraterrestrial life exists or not is&#10;A) a matter of fact&#10;B) a matter of opinion&#10;C) true for some, false for others&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The existence of extraterrestrial life is a matter of fact, meaning it either exists or it doesn't, regardless of human opinion or belief.

Question 8

When evaluating the reliability and credibility of sources, one should ask questions about&#10;A) the content of what is presented&#10;B) the author of the presentation&#10;C) the intended audience&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the reliability and credibility of sources involves considering various aspects, including the content of the presentation, the author's credentials and biases, and the intended audience, to understand the context and potential biases or perspectives presented.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a directional source?&#10;A) card catalogs&#10;B) bibliographies&#10;C) indexes&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (card catalogs, bibliographies, and indexes) are considered directional sources as they help users locate information.

Deck 10: Finding, Evaluating and Using Sources